Texas PD relaxes tattoo policy to recruit, retain officers

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By PoliceOne Staff

IRVING, Texas – In an effort to recruit and retain qualified candidates, the chief of the Irving Police Department recently released a video announcing changes to their tattoo policy.

Chief Jeff Spivey said the change in policy reflects the modern-day norms that accept tattoos as ordinary and recognizes that “tattoos doesn’t (sic) change the professionalism of the man or woman answering that call for service,” he told CBS Local in Dallas.

Irving Police announce they have relaxed their tattoo policy to recruit and retain qualified officers. (Photo/Screengrab)